Community Phlebotomist

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Full time
Location: Cinderford
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Job offered by: NHS
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Integrated community team are looking for skilled individuals with phlebotomy experience to join us to work within our community nursing service. We are looking for Band 2 Phlebotomists who will be part of a team delivering a high-quality service to housebound patients supporting referrals from our local partners. We are a cohesive team who are supportive, caring and passionate about delivering excellent patient care. As a phlebotomist, you will work closely with nursing colleagues and the referral centre to deliver a phlebotomy service Monday to Fridays. This is an exciting opportunity for those seeking a rewarding and varied phlebotomy role within the community environment. Main duties of the job

The role of the phlebotomist is to provide a service to support community nursing within the Integrated Community Team (ICT). To ensure patients are able to access timely venepuncture as a result of an appropriately completed request from a clinician. Demonstrate an awareness of physical, psycho-social, cultural and environmental needs of patients and their family/carer when in patient's homes. Obtain high quality blood samples from patients in the home environment. Responsible for planning day to day work tasks and activities within an occasionally unpredictable environment. Work independently and as part of a team. About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust. Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. We want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. Person Specification

Experience

Experience of working in a healthcare setting with patients. Experience in venepuncture. Experience of community working. Qualifications

GCSE level pass or equivalent in Maths and English. Completion of venepuncture training and competency. NVQ in relevant topic (such as healthcare) or other relevant training. Professional/Specialist Experience

Knowledge of common blood test requests and process. Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address

Cinderford Health Centre (but working across the Forest of Dean area)

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